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The $1,000 Genome Program was a coordinated effort to support the development of technologies to dramatically reduce the cost of DNA sequencing, a move aimed at broadening the applications of genomic information in medical research and health care.
… the applications of genomic information in biomedical research and health care. Some of the successes of this … at the May 2003 meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (NACHGR). Describing future plans … the concept papers paved the way for some of the first Funding Opportunity Announcements of the $1,000 Genome …
Research Funding
The primary mission of the Alliance of Genome Resources (the Alliance) is to develop and maintain sustainable genome information resources that facilitate the use of diverse model organisms in understanding the genetic and genomic basis of human biology, health and disease. This understanding is fundamental for advancing genome biology research and for translating human genome data into clinical utility.
… health and disease. This understanding is fundamental for advancing genome biology research and for translating … plans to continue overseeing and supporting the general genomics activities of the MODs and Alliance and recognizes … vision, since 2016 NHGRI has gradually restructured the funding landscape away from individual MODs and towards a …
News Release
NIH-backed African scientists are engaged in a global research endeavor to understand the genetic basis of disease in all populations.
… of disease within those populations, but also for humans across the globe. In 2010, the National Institutes … to correct this misunderstanding," said Dr. De Vries. "Genomics research is very new on parts of the continent and … Research Institute (NHGRI), who helps coordinate the NIH-funding. "If something can't be done in one way, they find …
Research Funding
The Genome Sequencing Program uses genome sequencing to identify genes and genomic variants underlying human inherited disease.
… consists of the following centers funded through multiple funding opportunity announcements. … The NHGRI Genome … (HGP). In addition to creating an essential resource for biomedical research, the HGP helped define NHGRI's niche: … (NHLBI) co-funds both the Centers for Common Disease Genomics (CCDGs) and Centers for Mendelian Genomics (CMGs); …
News Release
NHGRI-funded CSER investigators and colleagues point to need for greater evidence that DNA sequencing helps patients.
… since its launch, the Clinical Sequencing Exploratory Research (CSER) program has made significant strides in defining the role of genomics in medicine. CSER investigators have discovered … and colleagues recently met in Bethesda, Maryland, for a one-day conference, Integrating Genomic Sequencing into …
Research Funding
The centers study in innovative ways to address important ethical, legal, and social issues related to advances in genomics.
… is critical. All of these factors contribute to a need for new and more innovative approaches, including new organizational structures and funding mechanisms. The creation of research centers with the … to support other related research). Add value beyond the genomics and ELSI research studies that are already ongoing …
Policies and Guidance
Broad data sharing promotes maximum public benefit from federally funded genomics research. NHGRI supports the broadest appropriate genomic data sharing with timely data release through widely accessible data repositories. These repositories may be open access (unrestricted) or, if more appropriate, controlled access.
… promotes maximum public benefit from federally funded genomics research. NHGRI supports the broadest appropriate genomic … use data generated from sources with participant consent for unrestricted access or for General Research Uses through …
Research Funding
The Division of Genomics and Society focuses on the societal issues that need to be studied and addressed as genomics advances.
… The Division of Genomics and Society is responsible for exploring societal … issues, determines program priorities and recommends funding levels. Prepares reports and analyses to assist …
The Genomics Landscape
In the May 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green details how NIH is ramping up research on COVID-19; NHGRI's expansion of its Genome Technology Program; and the the DiY Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibition toolkit.
… is being held remotely. Ironically, the other instance was for my very first NACHGR meeting! There I was in my rookie … starting at 12:30 p.m. EST to hear updates about NHGRI and genomics research more broadly.   All the best, … … a number of NIH Institutes and Centers have issued funding opportunity announcements to solicit research …
Fact Sheet
Diversity among genomics research participants is essential for improving the health of everyone.
… a disease. So far, most people who have given permission for their DNA to be used for research are from European ancestry, making many populations from across the globe underrepresented in genomics research. The National Human Genome Research …